The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the City Government of Manila will commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora on 17 February, 8:00 a.m., at the GOMBURZA Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila. The Ateneo de Manila...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged Filipinos to watch the historical biographical film “GomBurZa,” citing its importance in understanding Filipino identity and appreciating the sacrifices of national heroes. Photo credit...
Following an extensive search that included an open call and a series of auditions, Jesuit Communications (JesCom) is happy to announce the stars of GomBurZa — a film based on the story of Catholic priests Mariano Gomez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora who were executed in 1872 on charges of...
On Feb. 17, 1872, three secular priests, found guilty of treason by a Spanish military tribunal, were executed by garrotte at Bagumbayan. Known more popularly by their portmanteau Gomburza, they were Jose Burgos from the Manila Cathedral, Mariano Gomes de los Angeles of Bacoor, and Jacinto Zamora...
Priests from the Archdiocese of Manila will hold a “penitential walk” on Thursday, Feb. 17, to pray for the voters as they choose the country’s next leaders in the May 2022 polls. Photo Manila Cathedral FB “We ask our fellow Filipinos to be ‘maka-Diyos kaya makabayan,’ to discern their...
Honoring the Filipino on the 123rd anniversaries of the Malolos Constitution and the First Philippine Republic By Dr. Pablo S. Trillana III BODY OF LAW General Aguinaldo (seated, center) and 10 delegates to the first assembly that passed the constitution, in Barasoain Church, Malolos. Dec. 8 1929...
